{"product_id":"royal-doulton-rustic-england-coffee-pot-d5694-c-1957","title":"Royal Doulton 'Rustic England' Tall Lidded Coffee Pot | D5694 | Australian Registry | c.1957 | Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvenance is everything in vintage collecting — and this piece has it in spades. Stamped on the base with official Australian design registry numbers (16306\/7\/8), this Royal Doulton \u003cem\u003eRustic England\u003c\/em\u003e Series Ware coffee pot carries a direct and traceable connection to the Australian market, making it a genuinely singular find for local collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDated precisely to 1957, this tall lidded pot is decorated in the beloved \u003cem\u003eRustic England\u003c\/em\u003e pattern (D5694) — a vibrant, hand-painted pastoral scene of the English countryside rendered with the warmth and detail that defines Royal Doulton's Series Ware at its finest. The rim, handle, and finial are finished in a signature soft sage green trim, lending the piece an elegant, cohesive character. A considered addition to a Series Ware collection or a striking centrepiece for a curated vintage tablescape — it doubles beautifully as a hot chocolate jug or water server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall lidded pot form is rarely seen on the market and highly sought after by Series Ware enthusiasts. With its Australian registry provenance intact, this example is particularly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Doulton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRustic England\u003c\/em\u003e (D5694)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 850ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5cm tall | 17cm handle to spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Registry Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16306\/7\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restoration. The body retains its beautiful glossy glaze and vibrant hand-painted colours. Fine clean crazing throughout — common and entirely expected with authentic vintage English earthenware of this era, and a mark of its genuine age. The interior is clean with no staining. Minimal base wear only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild detergent — do not soak. Avoid sudden temperature changes, as thermal shock can cause crazing to develop further in vintage earthenware. Not dishwasher safe. Store with the lid slightly ajar to allow airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked and insured postage within Australia. This piece will be meticulously double-boxed and wrapped to ensure it arrives at your door in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42376590557230,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/RusticEngland8.jpg?v=1779938138","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/royal-doulton-rustic-england-coffee-pot-d5694-c-1957","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}